The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced the signing of twice-former-Laker Dwight Howard to a one-year contract, their first finalized addition of the 2021 offseason. Howard was one of the first players to come to a reported agreement with the team, with his deal being announced on the first day of free agency.
Howard’s second stint with the Lakers was far more successful than his first, playing a pivotal reserve role in the team’s 2020 championship run. After there were rumors that he would re-sign with the team for the 2020-21 season, he ultimately ended up as Joel Embiid’s backup with the Philadelphia 76ers while the Lakers signed Montrezl Harrell and Marc Gasol.